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These case reports suggest pulmonary edema can occur following naloxone administration, irrespective of dose. According to the Naranjo scale, there were no definite cases of naloxone-induced pulmonary edema. Overall, we suggest the benefits of naloxone administration outweigh the risks. Naloxone should be administered to treat opioid overdoses while monitoring for the development of pulmonary edema.
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